Ophthalmic lens



I July 16, 1929. E. D. TILLYER OPHTHALMI C LENS Filed Nov. 8, 192e gnoantoo attoznm Patented July 16, 19.29.v

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EDGAR n.l TTLLYEMOF soUTHBRiDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, lAssieriion To AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY, or soUTHBRinGE, MAssAonUsiiTTs,y A VOLUNTARY AssooiA- TIoN or MASSACHUSETTS.

oPHTi-IALMIC LENS.

Application filed November 8,1926'. Serial No. 147,039.

The present invention relates v.to ophtlialmic lenses and has particular reference to a re-inforced lens and method of making saine. The principal object of the invention `is to provide re-inforcing rims for ophthalmic lenses to avoid breaking the lenses and avoid scratchin and blurring their highly polislied sur aces. y

Another object of the invention is to pi'ovide lenses with re-inforcing rims that will be as inconspicuous as possible when on the face of the wearer and whichmay be mounted upon the lens support in any desired position without the necessity of perforation or indentation. Y

Another object of the invention is to provide means whereby cylindrical or prismatic lenses worn to correct astigmatism and muscular deformities orV derangeinents of the eyes may be properly positioned with respect to the eyes of the wearer and at a fixed meridian.

A further object of the invention is to provide lenses with re-inforcing` rims which dov not project into theield of vision.l

A further object is to provide simple, durable and economical vmeans that may be snapped over or cemented around the edge of the lens to reinforce same.

Other objectsand advantages should bef. come apparent during the course of the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings vand it will be understood that I maymake any modifications in the details of construction and meth ods of making the same without departing from orv exceeding the spirit of the invention as set forth in" the accompanyingclaims. The preferred forms of the inventionV only have been 'shown and described by wayyof illustration.

Referring more particularly to the drawings:

f Figure l is a front elevation of an ophthalmic mounting constructed with the improved lens; Y

' Figure 2 is-a front elevation of the ,lens 'with the rim partly shown in section; Figure 3 is a section on line 3.-'3 of Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a front elevation showinga modification of the lens; Figure 5 is al section on line 5-5 of ure 4;

vFigures 6, 7 andS are similar views showingfurth'er modifications. Y

Prior-t0 the present invention ophthalmic lensesl have been positioned within reinforcing rims, but they have been mostly in fthe 'form Vof an ophthalmic frame of metal, cel-l luloid and. otheropaque materials that pro ject into the field of vision and in `which the eoy :lenses often become loose! and movejabout during their continuedy use. yThis movement of lenses has a very 'serious efectincases where lenses such-as cylindrical;l and prismatic lenses are being Wornto correct astiginatisin ormuscular, deformities or derangef ments ofthe eyes, as the aXis orfaXes of such lenses compensating for the deviationsk from the normal-spherical Ycurvature or muscular deformities or` derangements may lie in any meridian and thevlenses must, therefore, Ibe

adjusted accurately relative-to the bridge to assume their.properjpo'sitions and'must i'ekmain on thatffixedmeridian tofhave their or curativeV action as the case corrective maybe. W'ithjthe presentinvention these difficulties areobviated asthe rims are formed of a .transparent material such.` as glass and are snapped over, fused or cemented. tothe in an ophthalmic mounting. The ophthalinenting the lens rims in suitable clamp f periphery ofthe lens so that the lens will lreinain'iixed within the riml when positioned members formed on thevends ofthe bridge and on a meridian necessary forjthe cor,`

-reetion oflthe eye.zr y y i 1 f, Variouselforts have been-made to providel lens mounts ofy this character butv they have evolved many disadvantages in the process of` manufacture..y

The present invention, however, Obvia'tes thesel difficulties by providingseparate lens .rims that maybe snapped over, fused or especially Y i cemented to the periphery ofthe iinished `lenses andV which may be Aplaced on the lenses by an o-ptician or dispenser. aftersaid lenses have been'ground and polished ready to perform/ their opticalfunctions. Any colored rims'may be usedif desired as this inveiition does not reside merely in the utilitarian aspect, but largely in `the yfancies ofthe 'in- Vdividuals. f v 'Y Referring.moreparticularlyltoythe ings, the invention resides mainly in proy `1 `7 and 8. In Figure 5,

.lready to perform its optical function,

viding a separate rim 11 that may be snapped over, fused or cemented to the periphery of the lens 10 to reinforcethe lens and protect its highly polished surfaces.

In Figures 2 and 3 I preferably take a lens kground and polished kon both sides and form thereon a bevelled edge 12 adapted to fit Within the groove 13 formed in the transparent reinforcing rim of glass or the like 11. The rim 11 is split as at 14 so that it may-be snapped .over and Varound the edge of the lens 10. When accuratelypdimensioned the resiliency of the rim member 11 will tend to grip the lens to holditself in fixed.v relation with the lens, 'or it may be 4bemented or the like to the periphery of said lens if desired. In either case the lens .10 and rim 11 may be formed with suitable interlocking notches 15 so that thelens Will Vbe held"y against rotation .ory displacement -vvithin said rim member. j

Y* .While I have referred to .oneA particular form of rim that may be positioned around the periphery-of the lens-10, other lforms may be used, lsuch as shown in Figures 5, 6, I preferably edge the lens 10 to a size equal tofthe outside diame- .ter of the split rim members 16 and 17, after `which rthey* may 'be cemented or fused to the inner and outer faces of said lens thereby forming the reinforcing rim 11. The split rim members 16 and 17 may alsoV be cemented or yfused tothe lens prior tothe edging operation, after Which the lens may be edged to any peripheral shape or size.

Figure 6 shows another modification in which the rim member 11 has the flat surface18 formed on its inner face which is adapted to be cemented'or the like to theV the lens. VIn this instance the periphery of j -to a diameter equal to the lens is edged Vinside Adiameter of the rim member 11 so that it will fit snugly Within the rim. The inner portion of the rim member 11 may also be made slightly smaller in diameter than the diameter of the lens if desired, and,

may be heated and expanded so that it may be placed over the lens and allowed to shrink and firmly position itself around the periphery of said lens, obviating the fusing or 'cementing of the rim thereon.

Figure 7 shows a further modification in which the lens 10 is edged as aforementioned, and the rim 11 fitted to its periphery. The rim 11 is formed With theshoulder 19 which isv adapted to contact with the front vface of the lens 10 and accurately position the rim relative to thelens. Thelens vmay be held in the rim as aforementioned in the previous constructions. Figure 8 lshows a further `modification similar to Figure 5, in Which only oneofthe split rim members is 4positioned `on the outer face of the lens 10 to form the rim 11. In this instance the split `rim member 11 is formed With the groove 25 inwhich various y .colored cements or the like 26 may be used `limitmyself to any specificconstruction.

In forming an ophthalmic mount-ing the lenses 10 having the rims 11 positioned thereon are adjusted to the accurate meridian to Whiclrthe lbridge 20 is tovbe attached so that the cylindrical or prismatic lenses Will be accurately positioned as kaforementioned. The bridge 2() isfprovided With suitable clamp members 21 in Which the rim 11 may be clamped or cemented to hold the lens. m

Suitable temples 22 are mounted in the end piece connections f2.3 Which are vformed with similar clamp members 24 adapted to be positioned on the rims '11 in alignment with the bridge 20 to hold Vthe .lenses before the eyes of .the'wvearer.

Although the reinforcing rimshave been described as` being position :onxophthalmic lenses,they maybe positioned on Aany v'type of lens that may require reinforcement and protection against scratching` and-blurring of their highly polished surfaces.

From the yforegoing description it should be apparent thatIhave provided separate reinforcing means which maybe mounted on a finished lens to reinforce same Without marring its optical surfaces and which will not project into the fieldjof vision, but Will still have the strength and advantages of the prior art vophthalmic frames. YAnother added' feature is that the lenses can lnot move out of adjustment when properly placed inthe mounting. y Having described mywvinvention, claim is: l

1. A lenscomprising a shaped lens "body `of onefpiece of lens glass and a solidy bead of a second piece ofv lens glass secured to one; of the facesof the body portion and follows ing the contour of the .shaped edge thereof.

2. A lens comprising a shaped lens'body of one piece of lens glass and a solid bead of another piece of lens glass fusedtoone of the lens faces ofgthebody-portion and EDGAR `D TILLYER.

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